Ramona Forever [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio Cassette]

Beverly Cleary (Author), Stockard Channing (Reader)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

From the moment Howie Kemp's mysterious "rich" Uncle Hobart arrives from Saudi Arabia, everything around Ramona Quimby seems to be changing. Howie and his sister, Willa Jean, talk only about Uncle Hobart. Ramona's mother and Aunt Bea seem to be keeping secrets. Life for Ramona, now a grown-up third-grader is full of beginnings and discoveries and surprises–one very big surprise and one very small, but just as special!

Through all the happiness and confusion, and some small moments of sadness too, Ramona tries hard to be pleasant and helpful. Whether she's pleasant or pesty, brave or blunderful, she's always wonderful Ramona – forever!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Beverly Cleary has written more than 35 award-winning books about the kind of things real children think about and run into everyday–stories full of humor and heart. She has a wide and loyal readership that now spans several generations. She has won the Newbery Medal and twice been awarded the Newbery Honor. In 1975, she was presented with the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for her substantial and lasting contribution to literature fro children. Listening Library is proud to offer all of Ramona's adventures on audio, read by Stockard Channing.


About the Reader

One of America's leading stage actresses, Stockard Channing has also had an illustrious career on the silver screen. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Six Degress of Separation, and the stage version earned her a Tony nomination. Her other film credits include Practical Magic, Twilight, The First Wives Club, and Grease.

From AudioFile

Ramona Quimby, former pest of Klickitat Street, is growing up. Ramona's world is changing too: A new little Quimby is expected, a marriage is announced, and a family pet dies. Listeners will admire Stockard Channing's skillful narration and masterful portrayal of Ramona and her family. By turns droll, indignant, and ironic, Channing uses tonal shifts to capture the many points of view in the Quimby household, characterizing amused adults and ruffled third-graders alike. The resulting story, read with energetic flair and enjoyment, is richly layered with multiple meanings that will entertain young listeners as well as adults. This is family listening at its best. J.C.G. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Listening Library; Unabridged edition (February 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807210285
• ISBN-13: 978-0807210284
• Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 0.8 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,035,863 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)